Structures Intern – Summer 2026

ABOUT THE POSITION

VHB’s Wethersfield, CT office is looking for a Summer Intern to assist the Structural Team for the Summer of 2026.  This position will introduce the student to the workplace and build essential professional skills by offering opportunities for hands-on learning in a supportive yet challenging environment.  This real-world experience will round out the student’s academic learning and help them explore related areas of practice to find the best fit for their career path.

Responsibilities

• Effectively interact with numerous VHB staff, clients, and other consultants to advance projects in a timely manner
• Assist with the development of planning and engineering solutions
• Assist with engineering calculations, analysis, and report preparation
• Assist with completion of conceptual, preliminary, and final construction plans
• Perform quantity take-offs and calculations for construction estimates
• Perform field investigations and data collection for new and ongoing projects

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to independently manage multiple tasks and interact appropriately and positively with team members
• Willingness to support different engineering disciplines
• Self-motivated with attention to detail
• Good time management skills and the ability to meet deadline
• A strong work ethic with the desire to learn and achieve
• Knowledge of drawing and mapping tools such as AutoCAD and GIS; MicroStation experience, or the desire/ability to learn, a plus
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) required

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in Civil Engineering or related field

VHB does not provide housing for interns.

We are VHB! We’re an inspired and innovative team of engineers, scientists, planners, and designers who partner with clients in the transportation, real estate, institutional, and energy industries, as well as federal, state, and local governments. Our work helps improve mobility, enhance communities, and contribute to economic vitality. We do this while balancing development and infrastructure needs with stewardship of our environment. 

Our people make us great! VHB provides a differentiating employee experience, which includes: 

• Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation
• Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects
• Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards
• Focus on learning, development, and career growth
• Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace  

We are consistently rated one of the top AEC firms to work for across our 30+ offices on the East Coast. We’re growing, and we hope you’ll join us! 

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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